About Us

The Emerald Iguana Inn was designed and furnished by native Ojai residents, Julia and Marc Whitman. Marc Whitman, an award-winning architect and artist used Ojai's natural beauty as an inspirational backdrop for the lovely Craftsman/Art Nouveau-Style architecture.

The lush gardens, courtyard pool, and spa, along with the famous "Emerald Iguana" broken-tile mosaic fountain, enchant guests. Marc Whitman incorporates the talents of local stone masons, wood and tile workers, and copper artisans to add the authentic details that make the Emerald Iguana Inn so treasured.

Julia Whitman personally traveled the world to select the one-of-a-kind handmade furniture pieces that accent every room. She added overstuffed furnishings and exotic rugs to create the Inn’s luxurious, yet comfortable, décor. Original artworks by Ojai’s most renowned artists ornament the walls.

The Emerald Iguana Inn is committed to furthering the accessibility and usability of its website, https://www.emeraldiguana.com/. We have already taken action to make sure https://www.emeraldiguana.com/ is as accessible as possible and are making continual efforts to increase our accessibility. If you encounter anything on our website that is inaccessible, please notify us at innkeeper@iguanainnsofojai.com or 805-646-5277 so we can accommodate your needs. Read our Accessibility Statement.